Back by Popular demand.. the “Traveling Librarian” will be here every month through June to take you on a virtual journey around the world! Click for more details and times… February 11th at the Senior Center: Cornwall March 14th at the Library: France (The Dordogne) April 14th at the Senior Center: Thailand May 9th at the Library: Laos June 9th at the Senior Center: Greece (Macedonia) Jeff Klapes has been Head of Reference Services at Wakefield’s Beebe Library for over 20 years, where he is also known as the “Traveling Librarian.” Having visited more than 50 countries and five continents over the years, he does frequent armchair travel presentations showcasing the history and culture of various places, using photography to capture people, scenery, and local details. From Iceland to Namibia, Laos to Oman, Jeff has visited many off-the-beaten path places, as well as more popular ports of call. And of course, as a librarian, he also reads voraciously about his destinations to learn about their culture, history, politics, literature, nature, and cuisine. This series is funded by a grant from the Coburn Charitable Trust.

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